Hey everybody and welcome to my blog! Over the next couple of months I should be updating this site with developments on my semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I also thought that since I have a few more weeks before I actually head to Buenos Aires, I would blog about this past weekend that I spent in Washington, DC.
I headed down on the Thursday before the Inauguration. After a twelve-hour bus ride through New York down to DC, I arrived back at the hilltop. It was great to see everybody back at G-town. On Sunday, I went down to the National Mall to see the Inaugural Concert with my roommates, Mike, Paul and Matt and a few other friends. The concert was a lot of fun; luckily, it wasn’t too cold. All the performances were riveting, but I have to say that my favorite part was listening to the then President-elect’s closing speech. The theme of this event – “ We are one” – was a fitting sentiment for this time of unity during the week of the Inauguration. Here’s a few of the pictures from the show:
On Tuesday at 4 AM, my roommates and I departed from Georgetown to watch the Inauguration on the National Mall. Though the weather was quite brisk, everyone who attended the event was excited to witness President Obama’s first moments as President. After both he and the new vice-president took their respective oaths, the President delivered an inspiring Inaugural Address. Although waiting in the frigid temperatures for eight hours was trying, this wait was certainly worth hearing these words live. I’m sure that I will remember this day for the rest of my life.
On Thursday, I headed back to Massachusetts. It was sad to leave Georgetown, but it was great to see everybody there one last time before heading off to Buenos Aires until July.
I should be back in a few weeks after I arrive in Argentina!
1 comment:
Hola, hermano!
Nice first post! I can't wait to read more about your adventures in Argentina. :-)
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